Phishing and fraud awareness
Spotting fake messages, links, calls, OTP and UPI scams and fake job offers.
About the programme
Staying safe in a digital world
As more services move online, so do frauds and scams. This programme helps people recognise common threats and take simple steps to protect themselves, their families and their savings.
Sessions explain, in everyday language, how phishing, fake calls, OTP and UPI frauds, fake job offers and social media scams work - and what to do if something goes wrong, including how to report cyber crime through official channels.
For students and young people, sessions also cover privacy settings, safe use of social media, respectful behaviour online and dealing with cyberbullying. Nothing in these sessions requires sharing your own passwords or personal details.
- Raise awareness of common online frauds and scams
- Teach practical habits that protect personal data and money
- Help students use the internet and social media safely and respectfully
- Explain how to report cyber crime through official channels
What we cover
Topics & activities
Sessions are planned around these themes. Each event page lists exactly what a session covers.
Passwords and accounts
Strong passwords, two-step verification and keeping accounts secure.
Privacy and personal data
Privacy settings, app permissions and what not to share online.
Safe mobile and internet use
Updates, safe downloads, public Wi-Fi and protecting your phone.
Digital literacy sessionsSafety for children and families
Healthy screen habits, cyberbullying and online safety for young people.
Reporting and getting help
What to do after a fraud and how to report it through official channels.
Report fraud and get helpUpcoming
Upcoming programmes
Dates, venues, modes and registration status are updated as sessions are scheduled.
New Cyber Security & Digital Awareness sessions will be announced here — register your interest and we will let you know.
Completed
Past programmes
Completed sessions with photos, short reports and verified outcomes.
Completed sessions will appear here after they take place, with photos, a short report and outcomes verified by our team.
Eligibility
Who can participate
Each event page states its own eligibility. In general, these sessions welcome:
- Students and young people (with a parent's or guardian's consent where required)
- Parents and families
- Senior citizens
- Teachers and school staff
- Small businesses and shopkeepers using digital payments
- Community groups and resident welfare associations
Outcomes
Benefits & learning outcomes
What participants can expect to take away. Outcomes depend on the session and on regular participation.
Safer online habits
Simple steps you can apply immediately to protect your accounts.
Recognise scams early
Know the warning signs of common frauds before you lose money or data.
Control over your data
Understand and adjust privacy settings on your devices and apps.
Share the knowledge
Help family members and neighbours stay safe too.
Registration
Register for a programme
Choose an open session in this area. If nothing is open right now, register your interest and we will let you know when new sessions are announced.
There is no open programme in this area right now.
New Cyber Security & Digital Awareness sessions are announced on this page and on our events page. Leave your details and we will let you know when registration opens.
Register your interest
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to take part?
Each event page shows clearly whether the session is free or has a participation fee. Fees, if any, are never collected through this website. Please do not pay anyone who asks for money in our name without first checking with us.
Who can take part?
Eligibility is listed on each event page - for example the age group, background or number of places. Participants under 18 need the consent of a parent or guardian to register.
Will I receive a certificate?
Certificates are issued only for sessions where the event page confirms it, and only to participants whose attendance is recorded. If an event page does not mention a certificate, please do not expect one.
When and where are the sessions held?
Dates, times and the venue or online details are published on each event page. Joining links for online sessions are shared privately with registered participants by email. If anything changes, registered participants are informed.
How do I register and what happens next?
Choose an open session and fill in the registration form. You receive a confirmation by email. If a session is full it may offer a waiting list, and we contact you if a place becomes available.
Will anyone ask for my passwords or OTPs?
Never. Our volunteers will never ask for passwords, OTPs, PINs or bank details. If anyone does so in our name, please report it to us.
Partner with us
Contact & partnership enquiry
Institutions, trainers, sponsors and community organisations can work with us on Cyber Security & Digital Awareness.
- Schools, colleges & institutionsHost a session or a series for your students or members.
- Trainers, experts & speakersVolunteer your time and knowledge as a trainer, mentor or judge.
- Sponsors & CSR teamsSupport a programme with resources, equipment or venues.
- Community organisationsBring a programme to your neighbourhood, village or community centre.
Prefer email? Write to info@preritwelfarefoundation.org
Partnership enquiry
Learn, take part or help this programme grow
Register for an open session, ask us to tell you about new dates, or partner with us to bring Cyber Security & Digital Awareness sessions to your school, college or community.